Overview:

The Germans in Tunisia, while caged, were not close to being tamed. Despite surrendering the strategic initiative, they carried out a number of
counter-attacks and local attacks. One such operation was Operation Fruehlingswind (Spring
Wind), which had as one of its objectives the town of Sbeitla. The morning of 16 February
witnessed American armored units counter-attacking to try and push back two aggressive
German colurnns. A pitched battle ensued, with strong armored forces, artillery and aircraft
engaged by both combatants.